Difference between revisions of "Olympus OM-D E-M5"

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I have the [http://www.blackrapid.com/ BlackRapid] [http://www.amazon.com/BlackRapid-RS10SC-1AO-Metro-Camera-Strap-Black/dp/B009TL1YMY/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top Metro camera strap]. In theory, the Snapr 35 would have been perfect, but it was not well-reviewed. I may get a hand strap, possibly [http://lancecamerastraps.com/ a Lance].
I have the [http://www.blackrapid.com/ BlackRapid] [http://www.amazon.com/BlackRapid-RS10SC-1AO-Metro-Camera-Strap-Black/dp/B009TL1YMY/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top Metro camera strap]. In theory, the Snapr 35 would have been perfect, but it was not well-reviewed. I may get a hand strap, possibly [http://lancecamerastraps.com/ a Lance].


I also bought a [http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008UVIT7M/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 generic padded insert], which holds the body and a few lenses, and which I can use in any of my bags.
I've got a [http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008UVIT7M/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 generic padded insert], which holds the body and a few lenses, and which I can use in any of my bags.


I've narrowed down my bag choices to:
For day shoots, I'm getting a [[Tom Bihn]] Side Effect to hold the lenses. If that ends up being too small, I'll use a [http://mountainsmith.com/index.php/camera/zoom-small.html MountainSmith Zoom Small]. If I need a bag, I can use my Synapse.


* [[Tom Bihn]] [http://www.tombihn.com/messenger_bags/TB0967.html Co-Pilot] (possibly with an insert) as a combo camera / day bag
I have a [[Tom Bihn]] [http://www.tombihn.com/accessories/TB0918.html 3D mesh organizer cube] to hold various accessories and cables.
** [http://www.tombihn.com/forums/questions-about-bags-accessories/4666-q-about-co-pilot-considering-slr-camera-bag.html Q about Co-Pilot: Considering for SLR Camera Bag]
** [http://www.tombihn.com/forums/customer-pictures-video/4682-cardinal-co-pilot-camera-bag-dslr-kit-part-i.html Cardinal Co-Pilot as camera bag for DSLR kit (Part I)]
* [http://www.amazon.com/Billingham-Document-Shoulder-Leather-Fittings/dp/B000S6AKE2 Billingham Hadley Small]
* [http://www.thinktankphoto.com/products/hubba-hubba-hiney.aspx Think Tank Hubba Hubba Hiney]. Could potentially hack this to connect to my BlackRapid Metro strap.
 
I'll probably get a [[Tom Bihn]] [http://www.tombihn.com/accessories/TB0918.html 3D mesh organizer cube] to hold various accessories and cables.
 
Other possibilities and resources:
 
* [http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/thread/3221845 Camera bag for m4/3?]


== Tripod ==
== Tripod ==

Revision as of 01:42, 18 March 2013

I acquired an Olympus OM-D EM-5 on February 27, 2013. I got it with the bundled 12-50mm kit lens.

Customizing

LCD and other tweaks for conserving battery life

Buttons and dials:

Lenses

I own:

I may get a 58mm CPL filter (in preparation for an Olympus 75mm lens) along with an appropriate step-up ring. May also get an ND filter. See the Wikipedia page on ND filters as well as this thread.

I will almost certainly be getting the 75mm f1.8 lens (see this review) and the 12mm f2.0. I may hold off on the 12mm if I can pick up a Panasonic 14mm f2.5 used and cheap.

Needs:

  • Every day prime lens. Using 25mm f1.4 for this.
  • Wide angle. Most likely 12mm f2, but may go with 14mm f2.5.
  • Meetings, often in low-light conditions. This is where the 75mm f1.8 comes in.

Other possibilities:

See also:

Bag

I have the BlackRapid Metro camera strap. In theory, the Snapr 35 would have been perfect, but it was not well-reviewed. I may get a hand strap, possibly a Lance.

I've got a generic padded insert, which holds the body and a few lenses, and which I can use in any of my bags.

For day shoots, I'm getting a Tom Bihn Side Effect to hold the lenses. If that ends up being too small, I'll use a MountainSmith Zoom Small. If I need a bag, I can use my Synapse.

I have a Tom Bihn 3D mesh organizer cube to hold various accessories and cables.

Tripod

Definitely going to get a GorillaPod.

Also considering:

See Also

Reviews